As we begin the school year, we want to ensure your child has access to the support and services provided by our school counselors. Due to recent legislative changes, specifically Senate Bill 12, school districts are required to notify parents and provide the opportunity to opt out. If you wish to opt out of specific lessons or topics, you may provide written notice of those to your child’s counselor.
If your child is having a mental health emergency or experiencing suicidal ideation, please contact 988, 911 or the resources listed below.
Crisis Text Line: www.crisistextline.org Text “Home” to 741741
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988 or http://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Bluebonnet Trails Community Services 24 Hour Crisis Line: 1-800-841-1255 http://bbtrails.org
Integral Care 24 Hour Help Line: 512-472-HELP (4357) https://integralcare.org
Community Resources:
1. The Social Care Network: www.findhelp.org
2. Counseling Providers: www.psychologytoday.com
3. Here For Texas Now: www.herefortexas.com/get-help-now
4. Texas Health and Human Services: www.211texas.org/
5. Food Pantries: www.FoodPantries.org
Support For Every Student, Every Day
The mission of the Leander ISD Counseling Services Department is to provide a proactive and comprehensive counseling program that fosters academic, personal/social and career development for all students.
Counseling Services partners with educators, parents/guardians and community members to ensure all students in Leander ISD are prepared with the knowledge and skills to contribute at the highest level as productive members of society.
Leander ISD's Counseling Services Department is comprised of school-based counselors and school-based social workers and substance abuse prevention counselors. Through the comprehensive counseling program, students develop their academic, career and social skills to “Unlock Their Potential."